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Prime Minister Praises Manchester After Conference Success
26 September 2008
As the Labour Party Annual conference comes to an end the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has praised the event
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TOP LINE AIM
To develop Greater Manchester into a leading leisure, learning and business tourist destination for domestic and international visitors, enhance the national and international reputation of the city-region and promote sustainable economic development and growth.
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Develop the Manchester brand through promotion of the city to focus on the contemporary and traditional strengths of the city-region’s culture.
EVENTS
Increase the interest in, and visitors to the city, through the creation of a world-class events programme that builds on the success of the Commonwealth Games and strengthens the Manchester brand.
INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION
Position Manchester as a vibrant international destination, which also acts as a gateway to the Northwest and represents an alternative gateway to Britain.
BUSINESS DESTINATION
Ensure that Manchester is further established as one of Europe’s leading business destinations.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Support the enhancement of the tourism product in Greater Manchester through the development of tourism infrastructure.